Labor & Employment Associate (Mid-Level)

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for an Associate in the Labor & Employment Practice of our Denver Office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from variety of industries across the country.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of law firm litigation experience, with a preference for candidates who have employment litigation experience and a strong interest in representing employers in complex workplace disputes. Experience handling administrative charges, drafting agency position statements, and advising on employment law compliance matters is a plus; however, the primary focus of this role will be litigation.

This associate will work closely with leading employment practitioners on a broad range of matters, representing and defending employers from emerging companies to Fortune 500 organizations in disputes involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour class and collective action claims, restrictive covenants, trade secrets, and other workplace-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses.
• Conduct fact investigations, witness interviews, document review, and deposition preparation.
• Assist with hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Support clients in responding to administrative charges and agency proceedings, including matters before the EEOC and state and local agencies.
• Collaborate with attorneys across Greenberg Traurig offices and practice groups on complex employment litigation matters.
• Provide employment law compliance advice as opportunities arise.

Candidates should possess a strong academic background and superior legal research and drafting skills, as well as demonstrated fluency with AI tools to support their practice. Candidates must be diligent, detail-oriented, proactive, team-oriented, adaptable, and personable. Candidates must be admitted to the Colorado Bar and should be willing to participate in community and professional organizations as part of professional development.

Practice Summary

Greenberg Traurig’s Labor & Employment Practice provides an array of workplace strategies and legal counsel, including practical and efficient consulting, technical assistance and litigation services. Our team understands the business impact of labor and employment issues. We have the varied experience needed to help organizations analyze options, make informed decisions and take effective action.

To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, writing sample, and law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable).

Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third party submissions; for access, contact Lauren Shirey (lauren.shirey@gtlaw.com)

The expected pay range for this position is:
$210,000 to $240,000 per year

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis. ​

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With 51 locations, Greenberg Traurig's global network provides the platform clients need to operate in today's legal marketplace. Our team is recognized by rankings in current Chambers & Partners Guides in jurisdictions and practices around the world, based on thousands of interviews with practicing lawyers and clients. In addition, Greenberg Traurig is proud to have more lawyers listed in The Best Lawyers in America than any other law firm, a position we have held since 2008.

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